Meaford Council News

Inspector Martin Murray, the recently appointed Detachment Commander of the Grey County OPP, made his first visit to Meaford council on Monday, July 24 to present the quarterly update on policing activity in the municipality.

A recommendation from municipal staff to council that would change the way summer road maintenance and winter snow removal are funded for unmaintained roadways and private roads drew a large crowd to the council chamber on Monday, July 17.

On July 10, Meaford council adopted the Accessibility Recognition Program recommended by the Accessibility Advisory Committee.

To promote greater accessibility and accessibility awareness, the program recognizes individuals, groups, and businesses in the Municipality of Meaford who have taken significant steps to create inclusive environments and to provide exceptional customer services. The seven recognition categories are: education, employment, recreation & culture, customer service, built environment, youth, and other.

At their July 10 meeting, Meaford council was presented with the annual auditor's report of municipal finances, and they heard that 2016 was another good year for the municipality.

Traci Smith of BDO & Company, which conducts the annual audit of Meaford's finances, told council that long-term debt is down, cash on hand along with long and short term investments are up, and the municipality saw an operating surplus of just over $420,000 in 2016.

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